Jack Horne Poet Tanka

Rainbow Light

Shafts of rainbow light
Poke through the surrounding trees,
The snow underfoot,
Just birdsong breaks the silence,
The woods fill me with magic. 

For Carolyn’s Forest Lights contest

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Poet Destroyer A June 17, 2012 at 6:20 AM Good morning Jack, stopping by to wish you a happy fathers day..also to read the rainbow light...always..pd

Carol Sunshine Brown May 21, 2012 at 7:37 AM Congratulations on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's "Forest Lights" contest Jack. Love, Carol

Barbara Gorelick May 21, 2012 at 7:37 AM My favorite in this contest..congrats Jack. BG

Ilene Bauer May 20, 2012 at 3:48 PM the magic comes through in your poem! congrats on your win!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders May 19, 2012 at 10:43 PM Congrats on your win, Jack! Each line is beautiful. I can hear the birds singing. Blessings and Love, Rhonda

John Freeman May 19, 2012 at 9:09 PM Another greaat write and creative Jack. Congrats on your worthy win. Agape, Moses

Joyce Johnson May 19, 2012 at 6:25 PM Nicely put, Jack. congratulations. Love, Joyce

Debbie Guzzi May 19, 2012 at 3:56 PM Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Gwendolen Song May 19, 2012 at 2:13 PM My fav line is the birdsong breaks the silence...What a great write and scene! Congrats, Jack! :) Gwendolen

David Williams May 19, 2012 at 12:32 PM Jack congrats on your win..David

Carolyn Devonshire May 19, 2012 at 10:38 AM Indeed, this photo does look like a "magical" place, doesn't it, Jack? Wonderfully imagery. Alexa and I congratulate you on your win! Love, Carolyn

Connie Marcum Wong May 15, 2012 at 11:11 PM Beautiful imagery and a beautiful poem that is sure to do well in the contest Jack.

Harry Horsman May 14, 2012 at 8:32 AM Wow Jack i know now i'll not get a first, but who cares this is a brilliant poem, just glad i'm in the same contest, Carolyn will love this and so do I. harry

Russell Sivey May 13, 2012 at 4:06 PM This is an excellent write my friend! Outstanding poem in every way Jack! You painted a perfect picture with your descriptive words! Great Work!!

John Freeman May 13, 2012 at 3:52 PM Best of wishes on this one Jack, beautiful photo for inspiration. Agape, Moses

Sara Kendrick May 13, 2012 at 2:53 PM Reads like a winner to me..Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Good luck.I especially like the first line...Thanks for stopping by, reading, and taking time to comment on my work..I appreciate the time spent there..Sara

Wilma Neels May 13, 2012 at 12:47 PM This is a stunning interpretation Jack! All the best for Carolyn's contest ;) lfde Wilma

Laura Breidenthal May 13, 2012 at 11:58 AM Thanks so much for the support! I love the picture you have painted for us. There is something magical about nature, indeed. Always, Laura

Andrea Dietrich May 13, 2012 at 9:55 AM This IS magical. You did awesomely!!!

Kash Poet May 13, 2012 at 9:04 AM Excellent imagery here Jack!Love it!I didn't know about Carolyn's contest.Got to check it.Best wishes.